In a world that seems to be able to access anything at any time, there seems to be one commodity that so many people lack. Hope. A constant stream of news about wars, natural disasters, inflation, and the cost of living can cause a sense of hopelessness to erode our expectation for the future. For…

Most people around the world will be familiar with the symbol of the cross. It’s displayed on churches and Bible covers, or worn on chains around necks. It’s the universal symbol of Christianity.

The ACC believes it is thus imperative that the Christian Church play its part in helping to sustain a healthy environment for future generations. This will be achieved, first, by preaching and teaching about our responsibility as people created in God’s image to care for the environment that is loved by God, and second, by…

The heartbreaking scenes we see on the news are a grim reminder that these are heavy and dark days. Here in Australia, the scale of the flood damage across Queensland and New South Wales has caused massive destruction, with thousands evacuated from their homes. Overseas in Eastern Europe, the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine…

The countdown to Christmas always comes with growing excitement and expectation; and you can sense that there is great anticipation for Christmas 2021, following a year of unexpected challenges and hardship on many fronts. Significantly, there was great anticipation for that very first Christmas. The Prophet Isaiah had foretold of the birth of Jesus around…

Experienced chaplains who have stood shoulder to shoulder with Australians in the midst of stressful and traumatic situations, including natural disasters, are now available on call with the launch of a new toll-free hotline.

The ACC believes we should do everything we can in Australia to help assist those fleeing for their lives in Afghanistan. This week the ACC joined the Refugee Council of Australia’s call for Federal MPs to respond to the crisis in Afghanistan, and stands with Christians United For Afghanistan calling for a greater intake of…

Write ‘PENTECOSTAL’ at Question 23

It was a great honour that the Prime Minister of Australia accepted our invitation to attend the opening night service of the biennial National Conference of the Australian Christian Churches on the Gold Coast. Over 1800 delegates, comprised of church leaders, chaplains, community workers and counsellors from across the nation, were encouraged by his message…

The past year has been a tough and challenging time for everyone. We have all been looking for rays of new hope. It could be news of borders reopening to see loved ones again, a financial boost for a struggling business, or medical breakthroughs that can combat the virus. All of these could be good…